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Wait...so I can join KCBS (even though I live in New Orleans) and I can use that to join Restaurant Depot (they do have one here), even though Restaurant Depot says they don't sell to the public (just businesses)?

______________________________________________This is my signature line just so you're not confused.Large and Medium BGE, Kamado Joe Jr., smoker with a 5k btu AC, gas grill, fire pit, pack of angry cats, two turntables and a microphone, my friend.New Orleans, LA - we know how to eat

Also, if you are a business owner, or have a tax certificate, they will open an account for you, no charge. (at least in s florida) I opened an account, and keep an extra card for the employees in my department. I do not think it matters anymore to them if you are in the restaurant or not, you just need to have a business.

I just called up our local store. I asked if they'd let me look around to see what they had before I joined KCBS. They won't let me, unless I'm with someone who does have a RD card. But they said they do honor the KCBS cards, and they do have lots of food (which is mostly what I'm interested in).

Does anyone have any information on what they carry, and if it's worth the $30/50 membership? Do they have lump, per chance? What kind of food/quality/price?

I have to admit, groceries around here aren't nearly as good as the one's I've been at in Texas with some foods, like beef. I can get just about anything by going to an upscale grocery, but then I'm paying outrageous prices, like $5/lb choice brisket, $8/lb tri-tip, etc. Do they sell pork belly?

I have a few connections....maybe I can wrangle a visit with one of them.

______________________________________________This is my signature line just so you're not confused.Large and Medium BGE, Kamado Joe Jr., smoker with a 5k btu AC, gas grill, fire pit, pack of angry cats, two turntables and a microphone, my friend.New Orleans, LA - we know how to eat

Right now they have Royal Oak 17.63 lb bags on sale for $8.99. Great deals on meat and seafood in my area. Be prepared to buy things like chicken by the case......(40 lbs +/-) For not having to pay for a membership, it's a great deal for me!

I just called up our local store. I asked if they'd let me look around to see what they had before I joined KCBS. They won't let me, unless I'm with someone who does have a RD card. But they said they do honor the KCBS cards, and they do have lots of food (which is mostly what I'm interested in).

Does anyone have any information on what they carry, and if it's worth the $30/50 membership? Do they have lump, per chance? What kind of food/quality/price?

I have to admit, groceries around here aren't nearly as good as the one's I've been at in Texas with some foods, like beef. I can get just about anything by going to an upscale grocery, but then I'm paying outrageous prices, like $5/lb choice brisket, $8/lb tri-tip, etc. Do they sell pork belly?

I have a few connections....maybe I can wrangle a visit with one of them.

Well worth membership. Membership is free. I joined through a non profit. And yes, they do have lump. Here in the STL area, they have Royal Oak in 17.5 lb bags for $10.00. The meat is amazing, and inexpensive assuming you are looking for bulk.

I was a KCBS member in 2010 and used to go to RD once. I almost passed out from sheer joy. They have insulated suits for walking into the meat section - whole goats, leg of lamb $6/lb cheaper than HEB and more. I think I'll renew my KCBS membership just so I can go back!